Altamira Mendoza Zaha 2010 Malbec

The 2010 ZaHa contains a bit of co-fermented Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot in its blend, with 12 months of aging in 50% new French oak. It is purple in color with a captivating bouquet of wood smoke, underbrush, lavender, spice box, black cherry, and blackberry. This sets the stage for a dense, round, plush, structured wine with a suave personality. Notes of pepper, truffle, and coffee emerge in the glass, leading to a lengthy, fruit-filled finish. Give it 2-3 years of additional cellaring and drink it from 2014 to 2025.